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This episode of Spotlight on Soybeans highlights The Yield Partnership, supported by commodity checkoff investments, which aims to attract manufacturing enterprises to Missouri. The focus is on food and beverage projects, with a commitment to high-touch, high-customer service to compete with other states. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...

Farmers know how critical it is to get their crop off to a good start. Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Brad Allen, joined us last week to talk about laying a solid foundation for cornfields and is back this week to discuss in-season weed control.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early losses in cattle, hogs, and corn, the mixed open for soybeans, and the gains for wheat. What to watch: » Corn is watching weather ahead of widespread planting. » Soybeans are trying to find some fresh direction. » Wheat is up on crop condition concerns. » Cattle and hogs are being hit by tariff questions. Connect with Bro...

On this episode of Weekly Livestock Market Update, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner talks with Mississippi State University ag economist Josh Maples about Prospective Plantings and trade and tariff news. Market highlights: Live steer prices averaged 212.26/cwt for the 5-market average which was up $0.12 from a week ago. The April live cattle futures contract was down $6.02 from a week ago to $202.80/cw...

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll hear from the Trump administration on efforts to advance year-round E15 legislation, we’ll also learn about where cash rents are heading and how it’s impacting producers, timelines for planting decisions across the Corn Belt, Brownfield updates from some state FFA conventions, and we’ll hear continued reaction to the current trade war and tariff situatio...

Brownfield's Kellan Heavican interviews Kaytra Collins, a junior from Adams Central, at the 97th Nebraska State FFA Convention in Lincoln, Nebraska. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Brownfield's Meghan Grebner has your look closing market numbers for April 4, 2025. Closing numbers: » May corn $4.60 and 1/4 up 2 and 3/4 cents » May soybeans $9.77 down 34 and 1/2 cents » May soybean meal $283.10 down $4.90 » May soybean oil 45.84 down 1.22 » May Chicago wheat $5.29 down 7 cents » June live cattle $198.20 down $6.50 » May lean hogs $85.12 down $3.45 Connect with Brownfield Ag Ne...

Brownfield's Larry Lee visited with Kenton Mehlberg, of TIPS, Inc., at the WPS Farm Show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

On this episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brownfield’s Brent Barnett sits down with Illinois fisherman Miah Bolyard, founder of Dark Side Crappie Company, for some great springtime fishing tips and stories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Soybeans, corn, and wheat are lower early on Brownfield's Meghan Grebner has your opening Market Minute. What to watch: » The markets continue to face pressure from the tariff announcements. » China has announced a 34 percent retaliatory tariff. » Cattle are still waiting for significant direct business to develop. » The hog market lower, with lingering concerns about long-term demand certainty. C...

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll hear from many in the ag industry about their reactions this week to President Trump’s tariff announcements, we’ll also learn how growers across the Corn Belt are feeling about planting conditions and the need for more moisture this spring, and we’ll get an update on year-round E15 legislation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...

Brownfield's Larry Lee visited with Roger Sinkula, vice president, agricultural banking officer at Nicolet National Bank, during the WPS Farm Show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Brownfield's Meghan Grebner has your look closing market numbers for April 3, 2025. Closing numbers: » May corn $4.57 and 1/2 down 1/4 cents » May soybeans $10.11 and 1/2 down 18 cents » May soybean meal $288.00 up 80 cents » May soybean oil 47.06 down 1.46 » May Chicago wheat $5.36 down 3 and 1/4 cents » June live cattle $204.70 down $2.70 » May lean hogs $88.57 down 55 cents Connect with Brownfi...

Brownfield's Larry Lee visited with Wisconsin Farm Service Agency deputy state executive director Tyler Radke at the WPS Farm Show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Soybeans, corn, and wheat are lower early one Brownfield's Meghan Grebner has your opening Market Minute. What to watch: » Soybeans, corn, and wheat are pressured by the Trump administration's tariff announcement » The U.S. dollar is lower and broader markets fell sharply follow the announcement of global tariffs » Cattle are still waiting for direct trade to develop » The hog market is sharply lo...

When profit margins are small, it can be tempting to cut costs and choose a cheaper product. However, on this episode of Managing for Profit, AgroLiquid’s Galynn Beer encourages farmers to take the time to evaluate what will actually yield a return on investment.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll hear from people in the ag industry about President Trump’s tariff announcements, the impact high fertilizer prices are having on farmers, the current state of the U.S. farmland market, the USDA’s response to highly pathogenic avian influenza, and some weather optimism for growers heading into planting season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv...

Brownfield's Larry Lee visited with Paul Kwiatkowski, of Jaymar, at the WPS Farm Show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Brownfield's Meghan Grebner has your look closing market numbers for April 2, 2025. Closing numbers: » May corn $4.57 and 3/4 down 4 cents » May soybeans $10.29 and 1/2 down 4 and 3/4 cents » May soybean meal $287.20 down $5.10 » May soybean oil 48.50 up 1.06 » May Chicago wheat $5.39 and 1/4 down 1 and 1/4 cents » June live cattle $207.40 up $1.97 » May lean hogs $89.12 down 35 cents Connect with...

Brownfield's Larry Lee visited with Edward Smith, of Prairie Dairy Inc., at the WPS Farm Show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Soybeans, corn, and wheat under pressure ahead of tariff announcements. Brownfield's Meghan Grebner has your opening Market Minute. What to watch: » Soybeans, corn, and wheat are lower early on as the market prepares for the Trump administration's tariff announcements » Cattle are waiting for direct trade » The hog market is mixed, with ongoing concerns about long-term demand certainty Connect wit...

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll hear from U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins regarding the farm bill and trade uncertainty amid the tariff situation, we’ll also learn about the fertilizer market and how prices are impacting producers, and how sorghum acres could help offset input costs for some livestock producers in 2025. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr...

Brownfield's Meghan Grebner has your look at the closing market numbers for April 1, 2025. Closing numbers: » May corn $4.61 and 3/4 up 4 and 1/2 cents » May soybeans $10.34 and 1/4 up 19 and 1/2 cents » May soybean meal $292.30 down $.40 » May soybean oil 47.44 up 2.55 points » May Chicago wheat $5.40 and 1/2 up 3 and 1/2 cents » June live cattle $205.42 up $1.77 » May lean hogs $89.47 up $1.07 C...

This week Will and Ben review the latest USDA acreage and stocks numbers and take a look at what Trump's reciprocal tariffs mean for agriculture. Market recap (changes on week as of Friday's close): » May 2025 corn down $.11 at $4.53 » December 2025 corn down $.09 at $4.42 » May 2025 soybeans up $.14 at $10.23 » November 2025 soybeans up $.22 at $10.29 » May soybean oil up 3.15 cents at 45.16 cent...

Brownfield's Mark Dorenkamp provides coverage of the Iowa Ag Leaders Dinner, held in Ankeny, Iowa. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins served as the keynote speaker and discussed trade. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .